New Research Areas

Large, long-term clinical trials are needed in males over the age of 50 years to determine the benefits and risks of androgen replacement therapy. These studies could determine if cardiovascular risk, prostate cancer, frailty, fractures, osteoporosis, cognitive function, and life expectancy are influenced by androgen replacement therapy. A critical area of uncertainty is what testosterone concentration is needed to provide adequate androgenic effects. This is an important question because it relates to the concentration of testosterone where benefits might or might not be expected. Should free, bioavailable, or total testosterone concentrations be used?

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